Sue McCord

[Do Better Denver @dobetterdnvr]

I just can’t help but zoom in on the vibrancy in this photo from 17th & Lawrence

[Kody Wilson @kodythewxguy]

⚠️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ⚠️

A severe thunderstorm capable of producing quarter-size hail is moving northeast at 20 mph across the northwest Denver metro.

⚠️ Until 2:45 PM MDT

Communities impacted include:
Arvada, Westminster, Broomfield, Thornton, Brighton, Northglenn, Erie, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Wheat Ridge, northern Lakewood, northern Golden, Commerce City, Federal Heights, Rocky Flats, Todd Creek, Mountain View, and surrounding areas.

Main hazard:
🧊 Quarter size hail

[D.M.G. @DWildcard303007]

TRAFFIC ALERT

A semi-truck crash is causing significant delays on westbound I-70 near Tower Road in Denver.

According to initial dispatch traffic, the semi reportedly struck the barrier just before Peña Boulevard, leading to a major traffic backup in the area.

Drivers should expect delays and consider alternate routes if possible. We’ll provide updates as more information becomes available.

As always, this information is based on initial dispatch traffic and may change as the incident develops.

[D.M.G. @DWildcard303007]

WILDFIRE UPDATE

A fast-moving wildfire in Garfield County has burned an estimated 315 acres, destroyed a home and an outbuilding, and forced evacuations south of Rifle.

According to Colorado River Fire Rescue, crews were first dispatched to the Dry Creek Fire around 3:20 p.m. Tuesday near Gage Road, roughly four miles south of the Rifle Garfield County Airport. Strong winds rapidly pushed the fire east and southeast, allowing it to spread across hundreds of acres within hours.

Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for residents along Gage Road and in the Grass Mesa area. Officials said evacuations remained in effect Wednesday due to extreme fire behavior and concerns that afternoon winds could further intensify fire activity.

Fire officials confirmed that one home and one outbuilding were destroyed. Crews remained in the area overnight working to protect threatened structures and critical infrastructure, though authorities have not released the number of homes still at risk.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The wildfire comes as state health officials have issued an air quality advisory for portions of western and southern Colorado due to wildfire smoke. The advisory covers Delta, Dolores, Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mesa, Mineral, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Saguache, San Juan and San Miguel counties and remains in effect until 9 a.m. Thursday.

Health officials advised residents to stay indoors when smoke becomes heavy and to limit outdoor activity. People with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, older adults, young children and other sensitive groups are urged to take extra precautions.

Officials warned that extremely dry conditions continue across the region and that any spark could quickly develop into a dangerous wildfire.

[Sue McCord @ILoveSharks48]

@elonmusk Extraordinary common sense. Jail the murderers and rapists and the crimes lessen until ALL bad guys in jail

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Yes

[D.M.G. @DWildcard303007]

UPDATE

Jefferson County officials temporarily closed Apex Park in Golden Monday morning due to what they described as "aggressive bear activity."

Just after 6 a.m., Jeffco Parks and Open Space announced that the nearly 800-acre park, which includes trails leading toward Lookout Mountain, would be closed while Colorado Parks and Wildlife monitors the situation.

Officials have not released details about what specific behavior prompted the closure or how long the park will remain closed. FOX31 reported it has reached out to CPW for additional information.

State and local officials had already warned last month that drought conditions and extreme heat could increase bear activity and push bears into more populated areas as they search for food.

Bear sightings were reported in Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Louisville, and as far east as Keenesburg during May.

Anyone planning to hike or bike in the area should be aware that Apex Park remains closed until further notice.

[Sue McCord @ILoveSharks48]

@dobetterdnvr Colorado a dismal place now and Weiser will make it far worse

[Do Better Denver @dobetterdnvr]

Governor hopeful Phil “hug-a-thug” Weiser says car thieves shouldn’t face real consequences until they’ve stolen 3 or 4 cars in about 3 months.

Let’s take a look to see how this is playing out…

John Raspitha has now been arrested FIVE separate times with motor vehicle theft charges in the Denver metro area. His latest arrest is for an incident on 6/11 and he’s being held on a $5k (only $500 cash) bond by Magistrate ARNIE BECKMAN.

🚗💨 Oct 18, 2023 – Thornton PD: MVT 2nd Degree → Plea to Unauthorized Use → 90 days jail

🚗💨 Aug 23, 2025 – Aurora PD: MVT 2 + MVT 3 (Receiver/Retain) → Guilty on Receiver charge + Eluding → Probation + jail credit
🚬 This arrest made national news after Raspitha insisted on smoking a cigarette after police caught him.

🚗💨 Dec 23, 2025 – Denver PD: MVT 2nd Degree → No disposition shown for the theft charge

🚗💨 Feb 28, 2026 – Denver PD: Motor Vehicle Theft 1st Degree → Pending

🚗💨 Jun 10, 2026 – Denver PD: Motor Vehicle Theft 1st Degree (Investigative Hold) → Pending

Multiple plea deals. Repeated failures to appear. And yet… he keeps getting released back into the community.

Who thinks Raspitha‘s bond should be more than $500 cash? Comment below and tag @pweiser

[Sue McCord @ILoveSharks48]

@jeffhunt In Colorado our schools are full of pedophiles and pronoun teachers. Total disgrace

[Jeff Hunt @jeffhunt]

At this point, putting your kids in Denver Public Schools is a form of abuse. They can't read, they can't write, they can't do math, and they're made to kiss same-sex students during class.

[Sue McCord @ILoveSharks48]

@nicksortor No mercy

[Nick Sortor @nicksortor]

🚨 BREAKING: Leftist rioters attempted to ATTACK the federal courthouse in St. Paul, Minnesota after 15 Antifa members were indicted by DOJ

Officers deployed BEAR SPRAY in the faces of rioters forcing courthouse doors open

SHOW NO MERCY! More arrests!

[ckm114 @ConnieKRO1]

A Muslim woman was brutally beaten by her husband in public while passersby did nothing — because Sharia law permits Muslim men to discipline their wives.

This is the barbaric reality of Islam.

Ban Sharia Law?

A. Yes
B. No

[Sue McCord @ILoveSharks48]

@Michaeel87 Yes

[Liam @Michaeel87]

Should face-covering religious garments be banned in public spaces? 🤔

A) Yes
B) No
C) Only in certain situations
D) Not sure

[Sue McCord @ILoveSharks48]

@Axaxia88 These stories lift my heart

[Beauty of music and nature 🌺🌺 @Axaxia88]

Musya had spent his entire life as a stray dog. Every day, he would wait at a bus stop, gently raising his paw to greet passersby, hoping for just a little love and attention. He wasn’t begging for food — he was begging for affection.

Despite everything he had been through, Musya never lost faith in people. And one day, the person he had been waiting for finally appeared.

Today, Musya has a loving family in the Netherlands. From a dog longing for kindness at a bus stop, he now falls asleep every night in the comfort of a home he can finally call his own. 🐾❤️

[Sue McCord @ILoveSharks48]

@IsraelSpoofX Yes🇮🇱💙

[Israel Force @IsraelSpoofX]

Do you stand with Israel?

Yes or No